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V178 PKE

2000 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,036 mi
Last recorded98,036 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 216I58,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 PKE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,036 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,489 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 96,489 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,598 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 94,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,374 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 92,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,909 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 89,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 75,716 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 75,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 66,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 66,505 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,805 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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V178 PKE is a 2000 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 58,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V178 PKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V178 PKE registered?

V178 PKE is a 2000 Rover 216I, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V178 PKE safe to buy?

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